The editor is free and yours to keep — unlimited projects, Web + Windows export, real Godot 4 files you own. The only thing that ever costs money is the built-in AI, and even that's optional: run your own local model and every prompt is $0, forever. No subscription, no revenue cap, no seats.
The whole editor, forever. Bring your own local model (a local Claude Code session) and the AI is free too.
Energy powers the built-in AI — no API keys, no local install, just prompt and go. It's prepaid and never expires; bigger packs include bonus energy. 1 energy ≈ a fraction of a cent of AI; a small edit costs a few dozen, a big build a few thousand.
Energy only pays for the built-in AI. Prefer to run your own model? Point IgniteX at a local Claude Code session and you never spend a cent on AI — the editor and everything you make stay free either way. See the terms of service for the details.
Same editor, same exports, same real Godot 4 projects. The only choice is how the model runs — your own machine for free, or hosted on energy for zero setup.
| Local model | Built-in AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of AI | $0 / prompt | Energy (prepaid) |
| Setup | Run a local Claude Code session | None — just prompt |
| Editor & unlimited projects | Free | Free |
| Web & Windows export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Own your Godot 4 projects | ✓ | ✓ |
| Revenue cap / royalty | None | None |
| API keys to manage | Your local session | None |
Yes. The editor is free to download and keep — unlimited projects, full export, real Godot 4 files you own. If you run your own local model, the AI is free too: $0 per prompt, forever. You only ever pay if you choose the built-in AI.
Energy is prepaid credit for the built-in AI. Each AI turn spends a little energy based on how much work the model did. It's not a subscription — you buy a pack, it sits in your account with no expiry, and you spend it as you prompt.
No. Energy is purely a convenience so you don't have to set up a local model or bring an API key. Run a local Claude Code session instead and you never spend anything on AI. Out of energy mid-project? Switch to your local model and keep going for free.
It depends on the model and how big each edit is — a small tweak costs a few dozen energy, a large multi-file build a few thousand. The $20 "Make a game" pack is sized to carry a typical small game from blank scene to shippable. You always see your balance, and you'll never be charged past it.
No. Energy is one-time prepaid, full stop. No recurring charge, no card kept on file unless you buy again, no auto-renew.
Unused energy is refundable within 7 days — email us and we return whatever's left in your balance. Energy you've already spent on AI turns is consumed, so that part can't be refunded. The editor itself is free, so there's nothing to refund there.
Completely. Scenes, scripts, and assets are real Godot 4 files on your disk. We retain zero rights to your work — open the project in Godot and walk away any time. No revenue cap, no royalty, ever.
Yes. One click gives you a downloadable Web zip or a single-file Windows .exe. macOS and Linux templates are wired up and shipping soon.